I had my sleeve done 6 days ago. I had in put in 10/24/10. It was slow I did lose a lot of weight but I developed diabetes. My band was removed and the sleeve was done the same day. I made the choice march 18th and just had my surgery. I am coping with the liquids and I'm happy that my diabetes are gone as of the surgery. It's your preference but I regret my lap band.